90210 returns Tuesday, January 17 and Justin Deeley, who plays Austin on the show gave Seventeen the inside scoop.

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Justin: It's a different kind of Austin because he's kind of pinned against a wall given everything that happened right before the holidays with him and Holly so he's got to fight for Naomi in a different way. You also get to see see a roommate relationship which the audience has not seen. So those are the two biggest things that you'll see in January from Austin.

17: It's interesting that your character, Austin, has to fight for love this time around. Have you ever had to fight for love in real life?

JD: Yeah, kind of. I think that everybody does it whether or not they would admit it - guys, anyway. If you really like somebody you're going to find yourself doing things that make you go, 'why am I doing this? Oh yeah, because she's going to be there'. I think most guys would probably tell you no but, I'm telling you, every guy has done it.

17: And what about the flip side to that? How can a girl grab your attention?

JD: I find it very endearing when a girl is dorky because it takes a very brave person to act that way in front of people. And in every girl that I've been attracted to, I recognize the dorkiness about her because I think I have some in me. That makes me feel a lot more comfortable with her. I feel more inclined to be myself and it usually works best that way. So I would say the number one trait that I find endearing and wonderful in a girl is a dorky quality, likeHarry Potter and all that stuff.

17: So, you got to hang out a lot with Billy Ray Cyrus. What was your relationship off set like with him?

Justin: I was very struck by how genuine of a person he is. He's a guy that looks you right in the eye. He's so kind and I mean that in every sense of the word. That's the perfect word to describe him. He sits down, he looks you in the eye and he's just a wonderful person.

17: Were there any off set country jam sessions?

JD: No, unfortunately, because first of all, I'm a terrible singer. I love to sing but I'm just terrible. I play guitar and I play enough where I can play most country stuff and I'll sing when it's just me.